Mrs. Maude Esther Wood Calhoun

Mrs. Maude Esther Wood Calhoun age 90, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs.Calhoun was born May 1, 1927 in Ashe County to Henry and Ida Riley Wood. Mrs. Calhoun was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Vernie Edward Calhoun, brothers, John Wood and Earl Wood and sister, Judy Blevins. Mrs. Calhoun attended Midway Baptist Church. She loved to cook, make quilts and spend time with her family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 12:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Frank Wood, Pastor Steve Leashomb and Rev. Jim Wood. Burial will follow in Calhoun Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the service.

Mrs. Calhoun is survived by: Sons, Albert Ray "Bud" (Ann) Calhoun, Larry Dale (Carolyn) Calhoun and William Ralph (Suzie) Calhoun all of West Jefferson and Howard Edward (Mary) Calhoun of New Castle, DE, Daughter, Mary Ruth (John) Patrick of Creston, Brothers, Charles Wood and Jack Wood both of MD and Rev. Frank Wood and Rev. Jim Wood both of TN, Sisters, Sally Barr and Willadean Calhoun both of West Jefferson and Mary Nell Blevins of Jefferson, Special Friend, Carl Shatley, Grandchildren, Robert, Wayne, Missy, Derek, Mikey, Katrina, Steve and Janella also surviving are 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Midway Baptist Church.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Calhoun's arrangements.

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